1. In 1884, North Dakota's first state capitol building was completed in Bismarck, the state capital. The building served as the capitol until 1934 when it was replaced by a new building. Today, the old capitol building is home to the State Historical Society of North Dakota.

2. May 8, 1919, marked the birth of Maddy Rutherford, a North Dakota native who would later become a renowned sculptor. Rutherford's works can be found across North Dakota, including at Bismarck's Veterans Memorial Public Library and at the state capitol complex.

3. On May 8, 1945, North Dakotans celebrated Victory in Europe (V-E) Day, marking the end of World War II in Europe. Thousands of soldiers from North Dakota served in the war, and many returned home to start families and rebuild their communities.

4. On May 8, 1950, a tornado struck the town of Hillsboro, North Dakota, killing three people and destroying much of the town. The tornado was part of a severe weather outbreak that swept across the region, causing widespread damage and loss of life.

5. In 2000, North Dakota became the first state to offer online voter registration. May 8, 2000, marked the first day that North Dakota residents could register to vote online, making it easier for people to participate in the democratic process. Today, many states offer online voter registration as a convenient option for their residents.